Backing a 5th wheel up a Steep Driveway
I will be purchasing a HD diesel dually from one of the big 3 in addition to a 35' to 37' 5th wheel trailer. At least the desired length. I'm sending this post to ask for feedback. I have a 40' ...
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Pictures and even a Google aerial shot of the driveway might help people give you better ideas.
Bed rail clearance probably isn't going to be an issue unless the driveway to flat transition at the top is fairly abrupt. Because the pin is so far forward, you'll be lifting the trailer away from the truck on your way up the hill.
If you can get accurate heights and/or angles of the driveway, you could probably cut shapes out of paper to help visualize the geometry. May seem childish, but much easier than doing the calculations.
If you end up very close on clearing, approaching at a non-90 degree angle, air bags on the truck or a slider hitch might allow you just enough wiggle room to make it work.
Bed rail clearance probably isn't going to be an issue unless the driveway to flat transition at the top is fairly abrupt. Because the pin is so far forward, you'll be lifting the trailer away from the truck on your way up the hill.
If you can get accurate heights and/or angles of the driveway, you could probably cut shapes out of paper to help visualize the geometry. May seem childish, but much easier than doing the calculations.
If you end up very close on clearing, approaching at a non-90 degree angle, air bags on the truck or a slider hitch might allow you just enough wiggle room to make it work.
